Current Affairs 18/05/2024

1.

With reference to calcium carbide, which of the following statements is incorrect?

It releases acetylene gas which contains harmful traces of arsenic and phosphorus

Calcium carbide for ripening fruits has been banned in India

FSSAI has permitted the use of ethylene gas as a safer alternative to calcium carbide for fruit ripening in India

None

2.

The IMO International Day for Women in Maritime is observed on _____ May every year.

17

18

10

31

3.

The RBI sets the maximum gold loan to value ratio (LTV) at ______% of the gold's market value as of May 2024.

50

60

75

90

4.

“Igla-S Very Short Range Air Defence Systems” (VSHORAD) was originated in which of the following countries?

China

Russia

France

Germany

5.

Malti Joshi, who recently passed away, was a well known

Writer

Athlete

Diplomat

Scientist

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